The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT (12 - 15) vs. Porsche 911 Speedster PDK (10 - 12)
€ 160,600

€ 201,700

€ 160,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 201,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes SL 63 AMG is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Porsche 911 Speedster.
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche 911 Speedster
51.8
73.9
82.6
50.6
72.9
80.8
73.9 in
Width
72.9 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
51.8 in
Height
50.6 in
101.8
181.8
92.5
174.8
181.8 in
Length
174.8 in
101.8 in
Wheelbase
92.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche 911 Speedster
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.46 %

General
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche 911 Speedster
R231
Generation
997
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche 911 Speedster
V8 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.983
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
3.8 L / 186 cu in
530 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 7300 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
530 hp
402 hp
Porsche 911 Speedster
590 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
590 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Porsche 911 Speedster
Performance
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche 911 Speedster
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes SL 63 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

Porsche 911 Speedster
▶ REPLAY
7.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 lb/hp
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
7.68 lb/hp
8.86 lb/hp
Porsche 911 Speedster
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche 911 Speedster
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
24 mpg
23 mpg
Porsche 911 Speedster
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
31 mpg
highway
32 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
471 mi
Range
386 mi
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
471 mi
386 mi
Porsche 911 Speedster
Environmental Impact
187.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
195.2 kWh
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
187.5 kWh
195.2 kWh
Porsche 911 Speedster
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes SL 63 AMG
Porsche 911 Speedster
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
739 lb
Maximum Payload
672 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.8 cu ft





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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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